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Biology

Physiology

Beedrill is an insect-like Pokémon with the appearance of a very large wasp. However, unlike a wasp, Beedrill only has four limbs, with the front-most limbs featuring two large, lance-like stingers. A third stinger is located on its tail end. The shiny version of a Beedrill is a light green color with blue eyes instead of red. They are aggressive Pokémon and collectively attack at the people.

Behaviour

Beedrill are extremely territorial and will attack anyone who gets too close to their hive.

Natural abilities

Stay far away from a Beedrill nest. These territorial Pokémon will swarm any intruder in a furious attack. Beedrill has the ability Swarm, which increases any Bug-type attacks by 1.5 if the user's HP drops below 1/3 its max amount.

According to the Pokédex, Beedrill can fly at great speeds and can attack in swarms. Additionally, its three stingers all secrete a toxic poison, with the stinger on its tail being the most venomous.

Evolution

Beedrill is the final evolution of Weedle and evolves from Kakuna at level 10. Beedrill gains a Mega Evolution in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Trivia

Originally, Beedrill's name was supposed to have one letter "L", rather than two.

Despite being able to fly, Beedrill is not a Flying-type nor does it have the ability Levitate, making it susceptible to Ground-type moves.

Beedrill is the only member of its evolution family to be featured in the spin-off crossover game Pokémon Conquest.

In Super Smash Bros., Beedrill is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Take Down.

Origin

Beedrill is obviously based off of a bee, but it also shares traits with the Asian Giant Hornet due to its big abdomen. The reason it has a giant stinger might be because Asian Giant Hornets are known to have one of the most dangerous stings of all bees, killing a person in just one sting.

Etymology

English: Beedrill's English name is a combination of the words "Bee" and "Drill".

Japanese: Its Japanese name, "Spear", is in reference to its spear-like stingers.

French: "Dardargnan" is a combination of the word "dard" (sting) and the name "D'artagnan" from the famous fencer appearing in Alexandre Dumas' novel The Three Musqueteers.